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Link to E-C Impact Software - For Organizations Approved through the Pre-Qualification Process |
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Applications for Fiscal Year 2011 are no longer being accepted. Check back in Fall 2010 for information on the Fiscal Year 2012 non-profit funding program. |
Pre-qualification Period
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The FY2010-2011 Nonprofit Agency Funding process will begin on December 15, 2009 with the opening of the agency prequalification period. All Durham community nonprofits interested in applying for FY2011 nonprofit funding must first submit a Pre-qualification Questionnaire no later than 5:00pm on January 15, 2010. All nonprofits who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the County’s nonprofit policy will then be invited to apply for FY2011 funding.
The Pre-qualification Questionnaire and the Nonprofit Agency Funding Program policy are available below. Early submission of the Pre-qualification Questionnaire is encouraged.
For additional information (NOTE: New Contact Information as of January 11, 2010):
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NAFP Files
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Durham County NPAF Grant Application Overview
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Durham County Government accepts applications for funding of local nonprofit organizations as a part of its annual budget process. The Durham County Board of Commissioners invites all interested nonprofit organizations to submit an annual application for funding.
The application and evaluation process for funding is driven by the applicant organization's mission as it corresponds to Durham County's mission:
The mission of Durham County Government is to enhance the quality of life for its citizens, by providing education, safety and security, health and human services, economic development, cultural and recreational resources. |
Durham County Goals
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- Durham citizens are safe.
- Durham enjoys a prosperous economy.
- Durham citizens enjoy a healthy environment.
- Durham's citizens enjoy a community that is vibrant, rich in aesthetic beauty and embraces and promotes its cultural heritage.
- Children are ready for and succeeding in school.
- Every citizen in Durham has access to adequate, safe and affordable housing.
- Durham citizens are healthy.
- Durham citizens enjoy sustainable, thriving neighborhoods with efficient and well-maintained infrastructure.
- Senior adults have optimum choices for the highest quality of life.
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Eligibility
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All nonprofits shall verify their nonprofit status and submit detailed financial documents for review by County personnel. All applicants must:
- Have been in operation for the two years prior to December 31st, 2009
- Submit their most recent solicitation license (if exempt, submit exemption letter)
- Submit their IRS tax-exempt letter confirming 501(c)(3) non-profit status
- Complete all requested information and documents
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Grant Cycle
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The grant period for nonprofits approved for funding for Fiscal Year 2011 will be from July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011. Final funding decisions are made by the Board of County Commissioners in June of each year. |
Application Process
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- Organizations must submit the Pre-Qualification form and requested documents by 5 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2010.
- Qualified nonprofits will be notified by January 21, 2010. At that time qualified nonprofits will receive information regarding training sessions for the nonprofit online application. The online nonprofit application system will be open from February 1, 2010 through 5pm March 1, 2010.
- A mandatory FY2011 Nonprofit Application Workshop will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 from 9:30am to 12:30pm.
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Consideration
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- Actual grant funding is based upon funds appropriated by the County Commissioners in the annual budget.
- Previous years' allocations are not a consideration for funding. Each application is approved based on its own merits.
- Submission of a complete application will not guarantee funding to the applicant.
- Applications not received by the deadline will not be accepted.
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Grant Recipient Requirements
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Organizations that receive grant funding are required to:
- Submit a revised scope of work if not funded at level requested
- Enter into grant agreement with Durham County for the delivery of services specified in nonprofit application
- Obtain appropriate level of insurance as determined by Durham County
- Submit quarterly reports detailing program performance and financial information
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